Malaysia Export vs Import Spread Dashboard

Compare Malaysia’s exports and imports by sector using spread value, spread ratio, trade balance, and sector direction based on official Malaysia open data.

Latest Malaysia Export vs Import Spread: July 2026

The figures below rank sectors by the absolute spread between exports and imports.

Total Exports RM 193,598,325,145 (RM 193.60 billion)

Total Imports RM 171,138,427,246 (RM 171.14 billion)

Export-Led Spread RM 22,459,897,899 (RM 22.46 billion)

Widest Spread Sector Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles

Malaysia Sectors Ranked by Export vs Import Spread

The cards below show the widest export-import spread across Malaysia’s major trade sectors.

Rank 1

Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles

Export-Led Spread RM 16,017,831,832 (RM 16.02 billion)

Spread Ratio 39.28%

Exports RM 28,398,140,458 (RM 28.40 billion)

Imports RM 12,380,308,626 (RM 12.38 billion)

Total Trade RM 40,778,449,084 (RM 40.78 billion)

Rank 2

Machinery and Transport Equipment

Export-Led Spread RM 10,087,010,525 (RM 10.09 billion)

Spread Ratio 4.93%

Exports RM 107,293,450,991 (RM 107.29 billion)

Imports RM 97,206,440,466 (RM 97.21 billion)

Total Trade RM 204,499,891,457 (RM 204.50 billion)

Rank 3

Animal and Vegetable Oils, Fats and Waxes

Export-Led Spread RM 6,167,649,703 (RM 6.17 billion)

Spread Ratio 68.20%

Exports RM 7,605,404,262 (RM 7.61 billion)

Imports RM 1,437,754,559 (RM 1.44 billion)

Total Trade RM 9,043,158,821 (RM 9.04 billion)

Rank 4

Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Materials

Import-Led Spread RM -3,566,475,324 (RM -3.57 billion)

Spread Ratio -10.03%

Exports RM 15,989,468,233 (RM 15.99 billion)

Imports RM 19,555,943,557 (RM 19.56 billion)

Total Trade RM 35,545,411,790 (RM 35.55 billion)

Rank 5

Food and Live Animals

Import-Led Spread RM -3,011,650,253 (RM -3.01 billion)

Spread Ratio -23.65%

Exports RM 4,861,999,786 (RM 4.86 billion)

Imports RM 7,873,650,039 (RM 7.87 billion)

Total Trade RM 12,735,649,825 (RM 12.74 billion)

Rank 6

Commodities and Transactions Not Elsewhere Classified

Import-Led Spread RM -1,523,007,998 (RM -1.52 billion)

Spread Ratio -39.17%

Exports RM 1,182,758,794 (RM 1.18 billion)

Imports RM 2,705,766,792 (RM 2.71 billion)

Total Trade RM 3,888,525,586 (RM 3.89 billion)

Rank 7

Crude Materials, Inedible, Except Fuels

Import-Led Spread RM -870,116,112 (RM -870.12 million)

Spread Ratio -8.80%

Exports RM 4,506,211,358 (RM 4.51 billion)

Imports RM 5,376,327,470 (RM 5.38 billion)

Total Trade RM 9,882,538,828 (RM 9.88 billion)

Rank 8

Chemicals and Related Products

Import-Led Spread RM -766,632,034 (RM -766.63 million)

Spread Ratio -3.43%

Exports RM 10,792,375,653 (RM 10.79 billion)

Imports RM 11,559,007,687 (RM 11.56 billion)

Total Trade RM 22,351,383,340 (RM 22.35 billion)

Rank 9

Manufactured Goods Classified Chiefly by Material

Import-Led Spread RM -40,674,936 (RM -40.67 million)

Spread Ratio -0.16%

Exports RM 12,723,415,150 (RM 12.72 billion)

Imports RM 12,764,090,086 (RM 12.76 billion)

Total Trade RM 25,487,505,236 (RM 25.49 billion)

Rank 10

Beverages and Tobacco

Import-Led Spread RM -34,037,504 (RM -34.04 million)

Spread Ratio -6.49%

Exports RM 245,100,460 (RM 245.10 million)

Imports RM 279,137,964 (RM 279.14 million)

Total Trade RM 524,238,424 (RM 524.24 million)

Source: Official Malaysia open data from data.gov.my and the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Figures are grouped by Standard International Trade Classification sections. Recent figures may be provisional and subject to revision.

Understanding Malaysia Export vs Import Spread

Malaysia’s export vs import spread shows the difference between export value and import value for each major trade sector. A positive spread means exports are higher than imports, while a negative spread means imports are higher than exports.

This dashboard helps visitors compare how far apart exports and imports are across different sectors. It is useful for exporters, importers, manufacturers, logistics providers, freight forwarders, researchers, analysts, students, investors, and business owners.

Why Export vs Import Spread Matters

The spread between exports and imports gives a practical view of sector direction. Some sectors may be strongly export-led, while others may be more import-dependent. A wide spread may indicate stronger sector imbalance, while a narrow spread may indicate a more balanced trade position.

For logistics providers, spread analysis can help identify whether a sector may generate more outbound cargo movement or inbound cargo movement. Export-led sectors may require export documentation and outbound shipment planning, while import-led sectors may require customs clearance, warehousing, and inland distribution support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is export vs import spread?

It is the difference between exports and imports for a sector.

What does a positive spread mean?

A positive spread means exports are higher than imports.

What does a negative spread mean?

A negative spread means imports are higher than exports.

How often is the data updated?

The official trade data is generally updated monthly. Recent figures may be provisional and subject to revision.

Data Notice:
The figures displayed on this page are based on official Malaysia open data and are provided for general information and reference. Recent figures may be provisional and subject to revision by the official data provider.